Curiel, Pilar Oral History

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Santa Paula Historical Society

P. O. Box 842

Santa Paula, California 93060

(805) 525-4108

http://www.santapaulahistoricalsociety.org/

2016

Descriptive Summary

Title: Curiel, Pilar Oral History

Dates: 06-16-1989

Collection Number: 6-OH-49

Creator/Collector:

Extent: one folder

Repository: Santa Paula Historical Society

Santa Paula, California 93060

Abstract: Discusses her life in Santa Paula: experience in the Saint Francis Dam Disaster, farming, school tradions

Language of Material: English

Access

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Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

Curiel, Pilar Oral History. Santa Paula Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Santa Paula Historical Society

Biography/Administrative History

Pilar was raised in Santa Paula in the 1930s. As a young woman she moved to LA and attended LA Community College. She worked as a nurse. Upon retiring she moved back to Santa Paula

Scope and Content of Collection

1930s, San Francisquito Dam break and flood, family dynamics, farming, school traditions, St. Francis de Paw school, uniforms, learning English, dropping out, staying in school, social segregation, New Deal, sports, repeal of Prohibition, second class citizens, anti-Mexican sentiment, married, became a registered nurse, retirement in Santa Paula.

Indexing Terms

1930s

San Francisquito Dam break and flood

farming

St. Francis de Paw school

social segregation

New Deal

Prohibition

anti-Mexican sentiment

Nursing